Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents constipation, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of colonic diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Anti-inflammatory properties, Asthma treatment, Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Improves eye vision, Treatment of common cold
Anti-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Diarrhea, Skin Rashes, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Coagulation
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Diarrhoea, Indigestion, Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting
Pregnant Women
Not Available
Yes
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Strictly avoid empty stomach
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Berry, Melon
Season
Autumn, Monsoon, Summer
Summer
Varieties
Black Gold, Cheena, Cochin, Dang Rasimi, Golden Nugget and Golden Pillow
Sugar Baby, Sangria, Golden Midget, Starlight, Jubilee, Starbrite, Extazy, Stars 'n' Stripes, Mickylee, Yellow Baby, Yellow Doll, Little Baby Flower, Sweet Favorite and Cream of Saskatchewan
Color
Dark green, Golden yellow, Green, Indigo, Magenta, Yellowish-orange
Canary yellow, Coral red, Orange, Salmon yellow, Scarlet red, White
Origin
India
Southern Africa
Soil Type
Clay loam, Porous, Sandy, Well-drained
Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Warm
Dry, Hot
Facts about
- There are up to 500 seeds in Jackfruit & these seeds are edible.
- Root extracts of Jackfruit tree is used to treat diarrhea, fever and asthma.
- The taste of jackfruit is combination of mango, banana, melon and papaya.
- Watermelon contain 91% of water.
- In Japan & Chine, watermelon is a popular gift to bring a host.
- Entire watermelon is edible, even the rinds & seeds.
- There are more than 1200 varieties grown in the world.
Other Countries
Bangladesh, Indonesia, Nepal, Thailand
Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
Germany
Botanical Name
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Citrullus Lanatus
Synonym
Artocarpus heterophylla or Artocarpus integra or Artocarpus integrifolia
Citrullus vulgaris
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Alismidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Rosales
Cucurbitales
Family
Moraceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Artocarpus
Citrullus
Species
A. heterophyllus
C. lanatus
Generic Group
Not Available
Gourd
Difference Between Jackfruit and Watermelon
We might think that Jackfruit and Watermelon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Jackfruit and Watermelon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Jackfruit and Watermelon is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Jackfruit and Watermelon with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 95.00 kcal and 30.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Jackfruit and Watermelon belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Jackfruit and Watermelon is Rosales and Cucurbitales respectively. Jackfruit belongs to Moraceae family and Watermelon belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Jackfruit belongs to Artocarpus genus of A. heterophyllus species and Watermelon belongs to Citrullus genus of C. lanatus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.